If you’re considering a night time wedding ceremony or just
want some evening wedding inspiration read on! We’ve narrowed this design
inspiration down to the most important element to consider for night time
events: lighting.
Believe it or not, lighting does more than just make it
possible for you to see in the dark! It can create a mood:intimate, serene,
grand; be part of the design:color and pattern, centerpiece, spotlights; and
create and define space.
Creating a mood with lighting does take some thought, though
most wedding venues already have the lights set up in the most useful and
flattering position for their building, room, gardens or grounds. Make sure to
specify your requests, for dimmer lighting and a romantic feel or for a
specific color lighting. This way you will find out what is already available
and consider whether or not you need to hire additional event lighting or just
add personal touches such as candleabras, lanterns, or twinkle string lights.
Consider different forms of lighting such as flood lights, uplights, or
spotlights. Uplights can be very dramatic in defining corners of a room to make
it look larger, or by highlighting specific areas or design aspects like a
beautiful bunch of palm trees or foliage around a pond or a ceremony pergola or
archway. They can also make a very elegant statement when set against tapestry
linens, curtains or draped fabric along the walls or on the ceiling of a room,
event tent, or other outdoor structure. Flood lights fill large or small spaces
with light, and spotlights and other decorative lighting can be used on the
dance floor for a monogram or to focus the attention on the couple as they have
their first dance. Working with an event planner, event lighting professional,
or the A/V staff at a venue can help you decide what would work best for your
needs. You can also browse this great article by Superlative Events to see photos and definitions of different event lights.
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| A charming glow for a Rustic, Fairytale, or Starry Starry Night themed wedding. Find this picture and other great lighting ideas on our new favorite wedding blog: Bow Ties and Bliss. |
Lighting as design can be as simple as selecting rustic
looking lanterns or sparkling crystal chandeliers to complement your style or
theme. If your event is indoors with a lot of wall space consider lighting or
projecting patterns on the walls as part of your décor. You can even project
against the side of a building if your event is outdoors.
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| From "10 Amazing Outdoor Pendant Lighting Ideas That Will MystifyYour Special Party Night" |
Defining space with lighting can take some creativity and
can also be combined with some ideas shared above. For example, use fabric wall
dividers with a simple uplight in the corner to draw people to the space and
then include a low table for drinks and soft candle light to create more
intimate seating at your cocktail reception where people can mingle about or
relax after dinner before hitting the dance floor some more. Hang paper
lanterns or camping lanterns from a tree with some beanches or comfy chairs
beneath it. These can be playful and appreciated even at an early evening event
where it is not completely dark yet. A really unique idea we came across was a
bunch of umbrellas hung with string lights underneath. A unique design perfect
for defining the space and very memorable as back drop for photos.
Whatever you decide on for your event, have fun and let your
own creative style shine through! Love from VW.
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